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What is a wood pellet stove?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
What is a wood pellet?
A wood pellet stove is a stove that burns pellets or wood. Burning the wood or pellets creates a source of heat for homes or businesses.
What does a pellet stove do?
A pellet stove is a type of stove that burns compressed wood or biomass pellets to generate heat for residential spaces. The pellets are automatically fed into the stove from a hopper, making it a convenient and efficient way to heat a home. Pellet stoves are known for their energy efficiency and relatively clean combustion compared to traditional wood stoves.
Can you burn wood pellets in your wood burning stove?
Yes, but do not expect them to do well. Pellets are intended for use in a pellet stove- spacing, surface area, and air movement are wrong for a standard wood stove- and they are a bit pricey.
Where can one get wood pellets for a wood pellet stove?
One place to buy wood pellets for a wood pellet stove is the website Wood Pellets. They can also be found locally at Home Depot, Walmart, and Ace Hardware. When there are wood pellet shortages, they may need to be purchased from lesser known retailers. A complete list of those retailers can be obtained from the Pellet Fuel Institute.
Can someone explain what a wood pellet stove is I've never heard of it before.?
A wood pellet stove is simply a wood stove. However it's specialized to burn wood pellets which are made from compressed sawdust and are more convenient than firewood.
How much electricity does a pellet stove use?
On average, a pellet stove uses between 100 to 200 watts of electricity to operate the fans and auger that feed pellets into the combustion chamber. This amount may vary based on the model and size of the pellet stove.
Why is there soot on your pellet stove window?
Soot on a pellet stove window can be caused by burning fuel inefficiently, clogged air vents, dirty pellets, or a low-quality fuel source. It is important to regularly clean and maintain your pellet stove to prevent soot buildup, which can reduce its efficiency and cause potential safety hazards.
What are pellet stove inserts used for?
A fireplace insert is a type of smaller stove inserted into an existing fireplace as a method of converting a fireplace from one fuel source to another. A wood stove insert would be used to allow a masonry fireplace to be much more efficient in its heating. However, an insert must be installed correctly to prevent risk of fire and toxic smoke.
What is the ash content of wood pellets?
The amount of ash produced during combustion relative to the amount of fuel fed into the wood pellet stove. Ash content is one indicator of quality for wood pellet fuel. Ash content for wood pellets should be between one and three percent. 

Why do pellets build up in the fire box of my pellet stove?
Pellets will build up for numerous reasons. First thing I would check is the air flow settings on your pellet stove. If it is too low not providing enough air the pellets will not burn fast enough causing them to pile up. Another possibility is that the feed rate is set too high on your stove. I would recommend cleaning out your stove really well, removing all the ash and trying to see if they pile up again. You really have to mess with your feed rate and your air controls to get the proper settings where it runs smooth.
Can a pellet stove insert be used in a gas fireplace?
No, a pellet stove insert cannot be used in a gas fireplace. They are designed for different types of fuel and operate differently. It is important to only use the appropriate type of insert for your fireplace.
